Usual Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Mission Matters 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM The Newsletter of St. Andrew’s Okanagan Mission [email protected] Hours may vary without notice when circumstances require. We apologize for any inconvenience. December 28, 2014 First Sunday after Christmas Parish Staff Rector: The Rev. Anne Privett Forthcoming Events [email protected] Minister of Community Outreach The Ven. Christine Ross Families and Children’s Minister: The Rev. Deb Wilson Jan 4 Epiphany Sunday Jan 6 TiM Meeting Jan 8 Women’s Guild Clericus Jan 19 Church Committee Jan 21 Eucharist & Healing Prayers [email protected] Parish Nurse: Lynn Fairey, RN Parish Secretary: Marolyn Armstrong [email protected] Music Ministry: David Sproule, Suzanne Phillips Wardens People’s Warden: Cameron Graham Rector’s Warden: Kenneth Phillips Connect With Us St. Andrew’s Anglican Church 4619 Lakeshore Road Kelowna, B.C. V1W 1X3 www.standrewskelowna.ca 250 764-2626 4 STEWARDSHIP - PLEDGE FORMS — return a.s.a.p. to the office if you haven’t already done so. It has been a very busy year in our parish beginning with the retirement of Cathy Hall. Many Thanks to the following:  To Alan Akehurst who faithfully served us while we went through the selection process of finding our new incumbent  To Anne Marie Kirby for chairing the Bishop’s Personnel Commission and all those who aided her in this process  To the Altar Guild for their faithful service in preparing our altar and for the display of flowers each week, Terry Tustain, President  To the Women’s Guild who faithfully cater for funerals and events when required—Bev Akerlund, President  To all the volunteers who help with our Messy Church program and making it such a great success led by Deacon Deb Wilson  To the wardens, Cameron Graham and Kenneth Phillips for all their hard work and guidance  To all the different committees, church, program, cemetery, liturgy and to all who chair these committees and to the new TiM committee chaired by Stacey Luckin  To our custodian, Lorna for keeping our church clean and bright for us all to enjoy  To Gwen Chapman and Beth Flynn who did such a great job of decorating our church for the Christmas season.  To Lynn our parish nurse who has had a very busy year aiding our church family and to all who contributed meals when needed  To our Chili Ministry and other Outreach Programs led by Deacon Chris and so well supported by our church family.  And to our counters, Bev, Hugh, Stephanie, Marolyn and Agnes for their faithful commitment and to our treasurer, Roland Henricksen.  And finally to our new priest, Anne Privett who has arrived full of enthusiasm and we look forward to worshiping with her each week. My apologies if I have missed mentioning anyone! The Rev. Anne Privett can be reached at the office at 250-764-2626 or by email at [email protected] or for emergencies call 250-215-9051. 2 Readings for this Week December 28 Is 61:10-62—62:3 Gal 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40 Sunday Service Roster Presiding The Rev. Anne Privett Readings for Next Week January 4 Preaching The Rev Anne Privett Altar Guild Gwenyth Greer Announcements Cameron Graham Coffee Hour Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee and fellowship in the hall following the service. Servers Lila Mae White Greeters Wilf and Bev Akerlund Readers Rose Lloyd and Gail Rose Intercessor Stephanie Hayden Communion Ministers Kenneth Phillips and Suzanne Phillips Coffee Hour Hosts Wilf and Bev Akerlund Ongoing Facility Rentals Monday Morning: Tai Chi Monday Evening: Dog Training Counters Stephanie Hayden and Marolyn Armstrong Tuesday Afternoon: Sparks Thursday Anam Cara Meditation OC 9:30—Noon Thursday Evening: Brownies Sat & Sun afternoons: Recitals 3